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There's some primo locations; the Brooklyn Naval Yard, Central Park...it might as well have been East Buffalo after a propane blast. There's repetitive set shots thru barbed wire and broken down buildings. It's been said you need NOTHING to film a post-apocalyptic world. Some genuine acting chops might have raised this 'film' above the stink line, in it's current form and it's occasional attempts at humor, it is a fine example of cinema de fromage. It makes 'Manos: The Hands of Fate' look like the Bard. And Valeria was just beautifully awwwwwwful. For those who think Ed Wood was the worst, let me assure you he did nothing that was this unprofessional. However, if you like "Laserblast" or "City Limits", this might be for you.

I just sat through end to end screenings of 'Firefly" and saw 'Serenity' a couple times on cable. I came away floored at the action, humor, and character interaction. You CARED about these people and their struggle, destiny and dignity. 'Dollhouse', as yet, hasn't displayed half the wit or hook of 'Firefly' or 'BTVS'. It's very hard for me to watch Echo and her protector interact knowing it's artificial and temporary. And I heard Olivia Williams' character icily declare "It's complicated..." in her proper diction twice too often in the first two episodes. I hear the ratings are faltering, and I see what the trouble is; even with dear Eliza (a stone goddess!) this 'Dollhouse' isn't a lot of fun to play in.

Mindy Kaling's contribution to NBC's 'The Office' is the humor of discomfort, immaturity and blissfully ignorant victory. 'House Poor' taps into this rich vein of ouch humor. I saw some you tube videos of Mindy walking the Writer's Strike line in LA, so I was drawn into the premise of a successful young woman who recently purchased a home, and finds her steady stream of income interrupted. The economy's in a slump, everyone could use a little support. Call your girlfriends (Meredith! Busy!). I was ready for some bonding and commiserating. In short, Mindy dug a hole, spread some leaves and branches over it, and waited for me to come along...unaware. Ouch.